Principal Engineer/Design Manager - Package-Mechanical Group

Jacobs; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in India seeks seasoned mechanical design professionals to deliver high‑tech projects across Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, and Data Center sectors. You will engage in detailed engineering, code compliance, and design leadership in a fast‑paced, collaboration‑driven environment.

This role requires extensive hands‑on experience, clear communication, and a track record of delivering quality within a consulting setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in a design engineering consulting environment.
• Pharma/Life science experience preferred.
• Location: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Ahmadabad or willing to relocate/commute.

Skills

ASME Sec VIII Div. I & II

PD 5500 & EN-13445

API 650/API 620

Education

B.Tech/B.E Mechanical

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Mechanical team in India to deliver complex, high‑tech projects across the Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, and Data Center sectors. We are seeking talented professionals who bring strong technical expertise, design leadership, and experience working in compliance‑driven environments.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of Various National & International pressure Like ASME Sec VIII Div. I & 2, PD 5500, EN-13445 & AD 2000, IS 2825 , IS 803, API 650, API 620 etc. Detailed Engineering activities for various stated equipment as a part of package likes Pumps, Cooling Tower, Compressors, Pharma Machinery, Boilers, Material Handling etc.,
• Preparation of technical specification and technical data sheet for various equipment, Preparation of technical bid evaluation, Checking of vendor drawings/design w.r.t. specification/design parameters, Able to achieve target with quality norms. Knowledge on utilities system such as cooling water system, Boilers, Compressed Air and Instrument Air system, Nitrogen system etc.
• Knowledge of Design & Detailed Engineering of various type of static equipment like Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Reactors, Bioreactors, Fermenters, Columns, Storage Tanks, Silos, Hoppers, Boiler Chimney, API Tanks like Fire / Raw water storage tanks, Ammonia storage tank, large capacity liquid storage tank, Hydrogen / Ammonia Bullets.

Here’s what you’ll need

• B.Tech/B.E Mechanical
• Minimum 15 year experience in a design Engineering Consulting organization.
• Location - Mumbai -(Only candidates with Pharma/Life science experience will be considered), Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Ahmadabad

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.